Hit-and-run kills mobility scooter rider in South L.A.

LAPD seeks witnesses after fatal crash at dangerous intersection

Feb. 22, 2026 at 10:22pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A woman riding a mobility scooter was fatally struck in a hit-and-run at the intersection of Slauson Avenue and South Figueroa Street in the Vermont-Slauson area of South Los Angeles early Sunday morning. Emergency crews rushed her to a nearby hospital in critical condition, where she later died, authorities said.

Why it matters

The Slauson and Figueroa crossing has been repeatedly flagged as one of Los Angeles' most hazardous intersections, with 66 serious collisions including 17 felony hit-and-runs and several pedestrian strikes over a recent four-year span. Safety advocates say the intersection's proximity to a 110 Freeway off-ramp and high vehicle speeds contribute to the concentrated danger.

The details

According to KTLA, the crash was logged at about 1:30 a.m., and video from the scene showed the motorized scooter sitting in the middle of the roadway after the impact. There was no immediate description of the vehicle or the driver, and Los Angeles Police Department detectives were investigating.

  • The crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

The players

LAPD South Traffic Division

The Los Angeles Police Department division handling the investigation into the fatal hit-and-run.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

The LAPD South Traffic Division is continuing its investigation and has asked anyone with information to come forward. The city's hit-and-run reward program may offer up to $50,000 for information that leads to identification and arrest.

The takeaway

This tragic hit-and-run highlights the ongoing safety concerns at the Slauson and Figueroa intersection, which has been identified as one of the most dangerous in Los Angeles. The case underscores the need for improved infrastructure, traffic calming measures, and stronger enforcement to protect vulnerable road users like pedestrians and mobility scooter riders in the city.